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Newspaper
Florida Journal
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
7
Mrs Elizabeth Merwin aged 48 tried to end her life by leaping from Edgewater ferry boats but was rescued by Frank Massa. Conrad Glasner a painter killed his wife then tried to kill himself by slashing his throat as reporters await further details.
A court action challenges a marriage on grounds that Larsen was insane. The case references a union reportedly formed on June 6 2005 and cites Justice Morehhauser as the deciding authority.
The text reports global Jewish figures with 18.2 million total and 3.5 million in the United States while noting a major European share. It references a Hebrew record and cites Poland among the nations with substantial Jewish populations, though exact figures are garbled.
Fragment discusses the conference board and the condition of others on incomes or supported by others or as public charges. The readable portion mentions Lew and a statistic about more than four of ten, with general social welfare context.
Under new rules Copenhagen police adopt snow white uniforms to boost visibility at night. The paper notes they can be seen from 160 yards by anyone and 200 yards by crooks, highlighting potential safety and risk concerns.
The Department of Justice reports that federal prisoner numbers have doubled over seven years. Dry law violations led to nearly 2,000 commitments in the year as three federal penitentiaries run crowded, with county jails housing about 6,600 federal inmates.
John D. Pennington of Pittsburgh appears set to be named Prohibition Commissioner under the reorganization law. The slate also lists Major Herbert H. White as Assistant Commissioner and Roy A. Haynes and James E. Jones as Deputy Commissioners.
Harry F. Sinclair, prominent New York air operator, was found guilty of contempt of the United States Senate by a DC court jury. He accepted the verdict with a smile as his counsel...
Property owners of Ossintag seek an injunction to prevent the establishment of a hospital and house of rest for consumptives. They argue Sing Simg prison already provides all the required houses of rest.
Aana et al face charges over a scheme to pass counterfeit five dollar notes totaling $86. Investigators testified that about 360 bogus notes had been circulated over four years, as the Secret Service described the alleged operation.
Mrs Christine Steble aged 40 of Red Bank New Jersey was indicted on a charge of felonious and malicious slaying of her 16 year old daughter Rosa The motive cited is the daughter's alleged disgrace over bearing a illegitimate child.
Chaim Weles, longtime guest at the Lone and Daughters of Israel in New York, marked his 109th birthday on Saturday. He remains in good health and had a serious operation at age one hundred.
Police in the Edgemere section of New York grappled with a suspected assailant binding him and, after a struggle, used his own pistol to kill the man. The other three attackers fled. The attackers’ motive and plans were not uncovered.
Baltimore students at Goucher College let hair grow as the fashion shifts. The bob is fading from style without a clear reason, while longer locks become the new trend among the campus cohort.
Dr Frederick A Cook, noted physician scientist and Arctic explorer, convicted three years ago in Fort Worth of using the mails to defraud, has been granted a five year parole. His original sentence totaled fourteen years and nine months in the federal penitentiary. The parole decision will set conditions for release and monitoring.
The text notes discussions between Governor Smith of New York and Republican leaders on tax policy to avoid friction and turbulence seen in other sessions. President Coolidge warns of a possible recession prompting caution but efforts focus on stabilizing finance and appeasing federal authorities.
Nevada moves to three months required residence to lure divorce filings from Paris and Mexico, trimming the six month rule to make the state more attractive to couples seeking quicker separations.
The Washington Treasury building alarms rang as closing hours ended forcing evacuation. A faulty electrical connection on a vault triggered the alert, causing doors to be opened and workers to depart while security crews investigated the scene.
March 18 at the Hotel Astor New York marked the ninetieth anniversary of Grover Cleveland’s birth with several speakers who had known the former president praising his notable traits and leadership.
Jim Manning, a former professional baseball pitcher who has been blind since 1923 due to a steel foundry accident, reports partial recovery of sight after a month of prayer. He now can recognize his wife and his fifteen year old daughter.
Colonel Herbert H. Lehman of Lehman Brothers, longtime campaign manager for Governor Smith, is slated to be elected chairman of the Democratic State Committee to succeed Lieutenant Governor Edward Corning, with the party pursuing leadership changes.
The proposal to name Governor Smith for President gains a temporary leadership role within the movement. State wide grade crossing elimination lags, despite a $300,000,000 bond act intended to support the program under an introduced measure in New York.
Wealthy M Geay offered 260,000 francs for the Lyons wife of a resident. The husband consented, but after the arrangement Gal and wife were married. When the husband later demanded the wife back and argued with Geay, he attacked with a knife and Geay shot him dead.
James J. Jenkins, former county index of Utah county, served as a Democrat in state politics for many years. He passed away after a long career in public service.
The French government seeks to ease tensions with Italy and Yugoslavia by diplomatic channels urging moderation. The dispute stems from Yugoslav support for Albania, which has angered Italy.
In Port Chester a riot broke out after an anti-Fascisti meeting injuring eleven Italians and ten policemen. The Italians were arrested as authorities moved to control the scene.
Richard Hartman and Walter Brewer, basketball players from Kansas City, drowned when a wagon carrying them and companions was swept away in a flooded creek. The incident occurred as the wagon crossed the creek, and all were unable to escape.
Policeman Roy Perkins of Brooklyn shot and killed his brother Policeman Joseph Perkins at a Sunday party as he attempted to draw a new revolver to show him. The incident occurred during the gathering and is under investigation.
A chaotic scene at the Yonkers Greek Catholic Church erupts between ushers and trustees over who should take up the collection. The disruption leads to disorder and a hurried departure as bystanders witness confusion and fear among attendees.
A blaze broke out on the Erith steamship New Northland at Havand Cuba with many American tourists aboard, mostly women. The fire was spotted early, passengers were tended to, and crews extinguished the flames quickly.
Shirley Beving, age six, allegedly killed by an unidentified man who escaped to the Mote Empire in New York. The child’s body was found by her brother William Erving of Albany. The deceased man reportedly suffered from despondency over his situation.
Reported adjournment of the New York state session set for Friday as leaders express confidence they will clear a number of important bills before the recess. The article notes optimism about navigating pending legislation and disposing of the agenda.
A fragmentary OCR note describes wreckage from an unknown shusage type baleen that escaped. Details are unclear and investigators have yet to identify the vessel origin or exact cause of the incident.
Report describes a small group from Langley Field Virginia picked up seventy miles offshore Cape Charles and taken to New York amid great excitement at sighting the sea monster hoax. The commission broadcasting information plans outreach for those unable to travel to Washington for heart care, with a board to conduct a weeklong effort.
Mrs Nanga Nabosias enters Bellevue Hospital New York seeking maternity ward directions. Two hours later she gives birth to three baby girls two weighed five pounds each and the other four and a half pounds.
Senator William Sores spoke to about 6,000 at the Polo Theatre in New Haven on Sunday. He argued that communism is a Mexican internationalist movement and urged tolerance by America toward Mexico in dealing with such issues.
A speaker from the Juliae Forum to New Tart argues for a female candidate. The remarks reference Hther Jeane Addame of Caerio Chapmen Catt and criticise current contenders. George Holmes, 64, remarks on the price of freedom for women.
The report notes Mexican rancher Mig E owner and Jose Ramos were killed by Mexican bandits on Sunday as read in El Paso Texas. Holmes was convicted in American courts in 1919 of stealing arms and ammunition and conspiring to ship them into Mexico. Separately Frank Brodsky and Mrs Ida Hallamere of New York divorce after thirty two years and reunite in marriage with Brodsky aged 60 and the bride.
A Philadelphia man, William Bresch, shot his wife during a card game dispute. He stood up in anger and fired, injuring her and sparking a hospital visit.
March report notes Winterton farmer preparing fields as work starts. In Bloomingsdig Thareday callers included Mrs Geo VanOrder Frances and Seleema. Mrs Warren Ivery suffers bronchial illness. Andrew A. Bdelfiat Jr left from Hubbard with his daughter. Mrs McDowell holds a position with unknown duties.
In March 6, Otisville Eliphes York began plowing as one of the first to start farming for the season. Mrs. Leslie Henry of Ville visited Thursday with her sister Mrs. Frank Barrow and others. James Henry and Lee lie work on repairs while several cars are stuck in mud near Blake Winter and Mrs Bead Bennett’s.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numbers and codes like A 68 190 046 B TU 0 83 3 58 oS 10 40 10 86 14 70 81 with a reference to after 11:00 A Ml on a likely schedule. It reads as a timetable snippet lacking clear routes or times.
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